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J766 FOU

1991 Peugeot 405

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,693 mi
Last recorded126,693 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 405133,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ766 FOU
MakePeugeot
Model405
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 126,693 miles

Creaking noise @ o/s/f brake when brake pedal is applied when the car is stationary.

Front number plate damage,

Has a small cut in the tread area of o/s/r tyre.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 126,692 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Creaking noise @ o/s/f brake when brake pedal is applied when the car is stationary.

Front number plate damage,

Has a small cut in the tread area of o/s/r tyre.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Noise @ o/s/r wheel within the brake drum when roated.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 124,605 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 124,600 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside mirror cover broken

Pass 14 Aug 2006 122,402 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 122,401 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 405?

Based on 393,825 MOT tests across 81,151 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,679
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
81,151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,967
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,545
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,957
Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,166
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J766 FOU is a 1991 Peugeot 405 in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 405 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 133,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 405 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,967 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J766 FOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 405 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Peugeot 405 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J766 FOU registered?

J766 FOU is a 1991 Peugeot 405, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J766 FOU safe to buy?

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